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The Porter Wagoner Show No. 216
Porter introduces Speck's nieces Donna and Sandy Rhodes, aka The Lonesome Rhodes. Accompanied only by Sandra's guitar, the duo harmonizes gorgeously on "Devoted to You." Afterwards Porter says he was so wrapped up listening that he almost forgot he was supposed to come back again, and who can blame him.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 216
Accompanied by The Wagonmasters, Porter plays guitar and sings an abbreviated version of "One Way Ticket To The Blues" from his 1962 LP "A Slice Of Life."
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 216
Porter introduces gap-toothed cornball comedian Speck Rhodes, who enters wearing his usual garb of black and yellow checkered suit with red bow tie and bowler hat. Speck makes an unbelievably corny joke about picking up chicks; for the punch line Speck pulls a rubber chicken out of his pocket and gets the biggest laugh he's had in months. Porter says "You lost your mind, man." Then backed by The Wagonmasters, Speck sings the novelty number "I Like Mountain Music."
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 216
Porter introduces the week's serious song, then accompanied by The Wagonmasters plays guitar and sings "Beautiful Wings," dedicating it to his mother in West Plains, Missouri.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 216
Porter calls in announcer Don Howser to reintroduce The Lonesome Rhodes. Again accompanied only by Sandy's nimble guitar picking, the sisters harmonize exquisitely on Keith Sykes' "I'm Missing You."
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 216
Mel Tillis sneaks in a snappy version of the great early 1900s chestnut "Alabama Jubilee," backed by The Wagonmasters. Terrific picking and fiddling by Buck and Mack. Afterwards Mel makes a point of breathlessly saying "Hey uh, don't those Rhodes Sisters... (long pause) ...they good, ain't they?"
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 216
To fill up the last little bit of time, Porter and the Wagonmasters perform a little bit of Tillis' song "The Snakes Crawl At Night." Then Porter wraps up the show, waving goodbye as The Wagonmasters play the instrumental show outro, Don Howser signs off, the credits roll, and Mack fiddles and dances us off the air.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 218
Promo for The Porter Wagoner Show #218 featuring special guest Grandpa Jones. Spot opens with shot of Grandpa playing banjo and singing "Fix Me A Pallet," then camera pans over to Wagoner at mic, who announces Grandpa Jones as his guest and names all the show's regulars. Fade out over art card with colorful illustration of Porter.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 218
Opening of Porter Wagoner show #218. Standard pre-recorded opening begins with CU of Porter s shiny red boots walking down hallway, which cuts to rear view of Wagoner s garish green Nudie suit festooned with rhinestone wagon wheels and cacti. Montage of smiling Porter happily walking through WSM-TV studio as stage hands and technicians prep show. Don Howser s voice over reads: "Direct from Nashville Tennessee, here s The Porter Wagoner Show!" Quick shots of regulars as Howser announces them: "Starring Porter Wagoner, Dolly Parton, Mel Tillis, Speck Rhodes, Don Howser, The Wagonmasters, and today s special guest star." Momentary pause in VO (presumably left for Howser to read the guest star s name on air), then prerecorded segment ends with Howser s "and now, here s Porter." Cut to live portion as Porter, in powder blue Nudie suit, plays guitar and sings "Shady Grove" backed by Wagonmasters Buck Trent, Don Warden, Mack Magaha, George McCormick, and Speck Rhodes (all except Speck wearing matching red western outfits).
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 218
Porter introduces "the old stutterin' lad" Mel Tillis. Backed by The Wagonmasters and accompanied on harmony vocals by George McCormick, Tillis plays guitar and sings his 1958 almost-hit, "Finally." CU Don's steel guitar.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 218
Backed by The Wagonmasters, Mack Magaha fiddles us out of the commercial break, soloing on a quick instrumental breakdown.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 218
Porter introduces "the beautiful little lady" Dolly Parton, saying that they just came back from a Texas tour where the audiences went "WOOOWWWW--OOWWW!" Backed by The Wagonmasters, Dolly plays guitar and sings "Your Ole Handy Man." A second into the song, Porter pops into frame and tells Dolly to "Go get 'em!" Great looking shot with Dolly in powder blue coat with fur collar on the "Wagon House" porch, behind which is a dark red backdrop.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 218
Porter introduces "one of the greatest entertainers that I've ever watched work," Grandpa Jones, who plays guitar and sings "I'll Just Keep Living Along" accompanied by The Wagonmasters.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 218
Backed by The Wagonmasters, Porter plays guitar and sings the brilliant title track from his most recent album, "The Carroll County Accident." This is probably the first televised performance of the Southern gothic story-in-song.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 218
Porter introduces "another chapter in the innerestin' life of Speck and Sadie." Gap-toothed comedian Speck Rhodes, wearing his trademark black and yellow checkered suit and red bowler hat, calls his fictional girlfriend Sadie on an old-fashioned wall-mounted crank style telephone. A bunch of corny old-fashioned hayseed jokes ensue. Cutaway of Dolly Parton and unidentified woman (possibly Mack Magaha's wife Shirley) laughing at Speck's routine. Another cutaway of unidentified man/woman/young girl watching routine. After a particularly painful joke, there's a shot of Mack doubling over with laughter; he must be getting paid awfully well.
Building Blown Up
Building Blown Up. Horse and wagon stand in sandy region with a building in the background. Man inspects old building while a bulldozer pushes dirt along the side of the building. Construction vehicle moves in pit in front of building. Bulldozer moves along trench in front of building. Shot of building. Man waves cap back and forth and then runs off. Two men stand behind a wall. One man pulls up an explosive detonator plunger and pushes it down. The building explodes, forming a dust cloud and debris to fall to the ground. Shot of building remains.
Women at the White House
Women at the White House. Large group of women stand outside the White House. President Dwight Eisenhower and Mrs. Eisenhower walk towards group of women stopping in front of some women holding wrapped gifts. Moving CU shot of some of the women. President Eisenhower holds the gifts in one arm while shaking hands with the other one. Another moving CU shot of some of the women. President Eisenhower turns, holding the gifts with both hands and smiling. Shot of women on the White House lawn. Shot from behind Einsenhower standing on steps looking at the women. A few take his picture. CU of Eisenhower smiling and waving to the crowd. Women wave back.
Baby Contest
Baby Contest. Parents parade kids down street in strollers. Kid in binnet passes camera in stroller fashioned like a horse drawn carriage. Almost bald baby passes by in a decorated buggy. CU of sleeping baby. Man holds two babies in his lap with a cigar in his mouth. Shot of little girl twins in strollers. Shot of two bald twin baby girls in a stroller. One does not seem too happy about the arrangement. Shot of baby with a mohawk crying. CU of mother and daughter. Curly haired kid begins to cry in front of the camera. Three women (judges?) laugh and take notes. Little girl dressed in a sailor suit crys. Little boy is the winner. He has a crown on. The kid looks well composed and a man's face is seen next to the boy's. Shot of the winners together: the boy is still well behaved, but the girl is crying and holds her hand to the side of her crowned head.
Military Parade
Military Parade. Soldier, surroundered by people, signs autographs. Overhead shot of men marching in formation. Soldiers and guy in hat and overcoat watch from a pavilion. Three soldiers march foward. One carries the american flag and some other flag. Soldiers under the pavilion salute and the overcoat guy plaes his hand over his heart. Soldiers march in formation away from the camera. Two helicopters fly past assembled military vehicles. Three lines of jeeps drive down a runway. Three tanks pass the camera, Three lines of tanks drive down the runway. Soldier, who signed autographs, watches display with other military personnel behind him.
Harness Racing
Harness Racing Shot of crowded track. Man in cap looks toward camera. Horses with chariot parade past the crowded stands. Shot of winner's cup. Shot of people in the stands. Convertible with a wide fenced backend leads horses to starting point. Car pulls off to the side and the horses dash past. Shot of the crowd watching. A few use binculars. Horses run the track. People watch under a tree. The man watching in the middle has a long white beard. Chariots race down the home stretch. Shot of the stands. Winner rides the stands.
Czechoslovakia, Austria & Poland
Note on box: "Vienna, Czechoslovakia, Krakow, Poland, and Sanovinery [sp?] 3 breaks broken wheel film 1934" MS woman leading horse and wagon down city street, cars zipping by. Good faces on bystanders in busy street, sign in BG says "Cafe Union" 01:17:52 MS soldier walks by sign: "Ceska Priemeselna Banka". Tourist in snap-brim cap reading newspaper by Ford V8 01:18:10 pan across farm and barnyard, car parked in rural lane, thatched roof 01:18:51 very nice street scene in larger city. Hasidic Jew dodges horse and cart while crossing street 01:18:59 tilt down building, could be coal mine; pan group of children in rural district,; LS wooden horse-drawn cart 01:19:35 MS group of people looking out over vista point at river; MS tourists looking on at painter who is doing a landscape; CU sign reading "Sprzedaz Miesa St Bazant" (butcher's shop?) workers posing 01:20:11 MS man bargaining or arguing in open air market.
Spills Thrill Crowds As Motorcycle Riders Ride
Rolling and dull contrast in imagery Breath-taking scenes of the nation's leading motorcycle drivers competing in a spectacular event and crashing while taking turns at terrific speed.
Carnival Reigns As Famed Resort Ends Pre-Lent Hilarity
Contrast is very light, not too clear, shaky, rolling The riotous merriment of the peasantry is climaxed by a gorgeous display of grotesque and picturesque floats in the pageant that concludes the celebration at this noted Mediterranean resort. The ancient village, fired by the spirit of olden times, observes the vent with colorful street dances, where the simple gaiety of the poor laboring classes reaches the pinnacle of pleasure.
Akron Expressway
Ground level view of an expressway filmed from the side of the road. A sign that reads "ROAD CONSTRUCTION AHEAD-DANGER BLASTING-TURN OFF 2 WAY RADIOS" is planted in front of the camera. Expressway traffic can be seen in the background. CU of back doors of a van. A sign that reads "EXPLOSIVES" has been mounted on the vehical. Camera pulls back to reveal a man dressed in a red flannel shirt and hardhat standing behind the van. Shot of man in flannel shirt walking along the expressway. Man carries a long thin pole and some sort of case. As the man is walking, other road crew guys can be seen in the background. They wear hardhats and orange safety vests. Shot of man in flannel kneeling next to a hole. Man prepairs explosives. Man reaches into his case and pulls out equipment.